The Biggest Loser Power Sculpt

I've been enjoying Jillian Michael's workout videos for 15+ years and decided to try incorporating this one into the rotation. This video is not up to Jillian's usual standards where she has two people demonstrating workout moves (beginner and advanced). Will probably not use this one very much.

I really debated giving this 5 stars I decided 4 was best. I will explain why. There are 5 segments a warm up, levels 1,2,3 workouts and a cool down. I think the warm up was lacking a bit though. That can easily be solved by jogging in place for a few mintes before starting the workout. The first workout level one is instructed by Jillian and is very good but I did not think there was enough focus on the abs. It is 20 mins. long. I was not tired at all afterwards. There were basics such as squats and lunges combined with handweight exercises. It was tough but if your an advanced exerciser you may want to do level 2 and 3 after level one. Level 2 is instructed by Kim she basically does a 10 mintue segment that most of the exercises are the same but a more advanced version of the ones Jillian did. Side lunges, rows the ab exericses are done sitting up with weights whch is a nice change. Level 3 is instructed by Bob. This is the one that had me sweating there are some exercises involving hand weights and then you go to the floor doing planks and holding them for a long time which gets you sweating. He also has you hold yourself up in a pushup position and that was the killer. The cool down is instructed by Jillan and is basic stretching. The reason this got 4 stars instead of five is this the last 2 workout were not long enough. I dont know may people who can workout for 10 mintues and lose weight. That can be remieded by repeating them. If your out of shape or in a plateau this will work great for you. This is supposed to be a 6 week program where for the frst 2 weeks you do level 1 the next 2 weeks you do level 2 and the last 2 weeks you do level 3. If your like me and gain weight easily and have a sluggish metabolism I suggest you do all 3 levels at every workout. This is a great dvd but like I said the last 2 workouts just are not long enough and that is why I gave it 4 stars. There needs to be a little more to each of those last 2 weokouts. I reccomend buying this and using it but just do all 3 or when you get to levels 2 and 3 I suggest you do the 10 min. segments twice.

I knew this product was going to be amazing the first time my husband and I tried it together, because we were both sweating pools and we both had to take breaks and rest. My husband is now a PFC in the Army, and was in good shape before even starting this DVD, but I was more than 200 pounds and in very poor shape after gaining 70 pounds with my pregnancy. As challenging as this program was I knew right away that it was working to improve my body, strength, endurance and stamina. The next couple of days I was stiff and could feel in all my muscles that this truly was a full body workout and I loved tightening my muscles and really feeling how much I had worked them. I became confident from that point that I would see the kind of results I really needed to be healthier and make sure I am around for my daughter for years to come. I am now 170 pounds with the help of this program, coupled with a much healthier diet and added support of supplements (Hydroxycut, protein shakes). I really think that this can be a life changing program as long as you stick to it and really do the exercises they are telling you to do. You're in your own home, so you really have to be the one pushing yourself because no one is going to tell you that you are slacking off or to try harder. That drive and determination has to come from you or you will end up quitting before you see any real results. If you have that determination and the passion to really stick to this program then this will be incredibly beneficial to you! But it starts with you. No one else is going to put that DVD into the player.

I have never seen the "Biggest Loser" TV show, but I enjoyed the  The Biggest Loser Workout: Cardio Max  DVD so I thought I would take a shot with this Power Sculpt DVD.The Power Sculpt DVD is definitely not to the same level of quality as the Cardio Max. It follows the same method, with three levels of intensity and the ability to mix-or-match with the remote to get the workout you want. This is good.Like Cardio Max, the Level 1 is 20 minutes and the Level 2 and 3 are 10 minutes each. On the Cardio Max, Jillian's Level 2 segment was my least favorite, and the one I am most likely to skip. Here, she takes over the longer 20 minute Level 1 workout. This is bad.The real problem with Jillian is that she doesn't seem to know how to make a workout DVD. She spends too much time explaining and correcting form, teasing the cast, and just chatting in general. Now, if I was taking a class from her, that would be great. If it was just a TV show, things would be fine. But this is a workout DVD, meant to be watched/used over and over again, and when she stops the exercise in order to correct someone's form, or in order to explain a particular exercise, it brings the whole thing to a screeching halt.I have owned other workout DVDs where semi-complicated forms were explained in a separate training segment so that the overall momentum of the workout wasn't affected. That doesn't happen here. Jillian stops the workout every single time in the same spot, and it is frustrating and annoying.I can't say that this DVD is a total loss. I have learned to just carry on over top of her instructions, and you can set it to music only without the instructor's voice, but it just seems like this should be a better production, and that the director should have said something or done something to keep the flow going.

I bought this DVD on the strength of what I had seen when i went to America, and i wasnt disappointed with it. I would class myself as very fit and i work out 5 times a week but wanted something to do at home aswell if i couldnt get to a fitness class. The DVd is broken down into 5 sections:Warm up- 5 minutes, this includes some squats and jumping jacks and other usual stretches, etcLevel One sculpt- 20 minutes using weights ( I use two 2.5kgs weights but you could use less) This level does help you work up a sweat because you do bicep curls, squats and lunges usuing the weights etcLevel two sculpt- 10 minutes- This includes squats lunges and press ups etcLevel 3 sculpt- 10 minutes- This level is slightly harder, you still do squats and lunges but it is a higher intesity and includes sides lunges and press ups and also strengthening your core by doing the plank incorporated with press ups etcCool down - 5 minutes, I dont think this was long enough compared to the intensity of the weight work that you do, I think this section could have been at least 10 minutes.I think this is an excellent Dvd and i love using weights in excercise as I think you get better results, but i wouldnt recommend it if you are a beginner as some of the squats and lunges and press need to be done properly to be effective annd technique is important to avoud injury to your knees.

This is one more video that I have added to my biggest loser workout collection. I love all the biggest loser workout. They really make you work and the fact that you can increase the intensity and program your workout is great. It is nice to see that the people are not perfect they are regular people like us at home. As to previous review saying there is a girl whining all the time well I am too busy working out I didn't even notice.

I like this workout quite a bit - a nice break from sometimes monotonous treadmill, elliptical, weight, etc. workouts. I thought the "buy this with CardioMax" was a gimmick at first, but actually they do complement each other nicely. PowerSculpt is a whole-body strength workout (that sneaks in cardio training) and CardioMax is a leg-intensive cardio workout (that sneaks in strength training).You won't develop big muscles or a ripped body just from doing the workout, but six weeks will make you a lot firmer.A few quibbles:- even the first level can be quite challenging if you are new to working out - start slowly!- the 'warmup' is inadequate in my opinion. I suggest you hop on a stationary bike for 10 minutes before you start, you'll feel better and the workout will probably be more effective too.

I did like the exercise

Good